Every inhabited planet in the Northern Realm grew dim, and the columns of light converging on Anka vanished.
The enormous planet Anka Star gradually revealed its form. To Zhang Fan, it looked little different from any other planet apart from its size.
The moment Anka Star descended, the Aurorans began to weaken. Zhang Fan gave a cold smile and instantly teleported to the Erl Alliance's Council Hall.
Everyone in the hall cried out in alarm at Zhang Fan's arrival. Many immediately drew their weapons and fired at him.
Abuse, curses, and cries for his death rose in wave after wave. Even Jiertai struggled to keep their fury under control.
Zhang Fan could hardly be bothered with them. He told Jiertai, "The Aurorans have entered their weakened state, and Yixiouya has opened the northern passage. All we need to do now is attack Anka."
Jiertai asked doubtfully, "Can we take Anka in such a short time?"
Zhang Fan laughed. "We'll start attacking first. Once the Aurorans wake up, they'll be part of my Insect Race's army. With the entire Erl Universe's fleet and every Auroran warship, how could we fail to destroy a single planet?"
The uproar and attacks in the Council Hall did not stop. Instead, they grew even fiercer, and some people had already begun gathering troops to take Zhang Fan down.
Then a woman's sharp shout rang through the Council Hall. "All of you, shut up!"
Valaya's sudden appearance silenced everyone in the Erl Alliance's forces. Many wondered whether their eyes were playing tricks on them, or whether this was an illusion created by the Insect Race.
"Great Emperor Valaya? I saw Zhang Fan kill you with my own eyes. How could you...?"
"It was all part of the plan. The Insect Race has successfully taken on the